[The Garies and Their Friends by Frank J. Webb]@TWC D-Link bookThe Garies and Their Friends CHAPTER IV 7/19
You remember old Colonel Garie? Well, his son bought her, and is living with her.
They have two children--she is very happy.
I really love him; he is the most kind and affectionate fellow in the world; there is nothing he would not do to make her happy.
Emily will be so delighted to know that I have seen your wife--but who is Mrs.Ellis ?--any one that I know ?" "I do not know that you are acquainted with her, but you should remember her mother, old Nanny Tobert, as she was called; she kept a little confectionery--almost every one in Savanah knew her." "I can't say I do," replied Winston, reflectively. "She came here," continued Mr.Ellis, "some years ago, and died soon after her arrival.
Her daughter went to live with the Thomases, an old Philadelphia family, and it was from their house I married her." "Thomases ?" repeated Mr.Winston; "that is where I saw your boy--he is the image of you." "And how came you there ?" asked Ellis, with a look of surprise. "In the most natural manner possible.
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